The Himalayan Homes Trust was created by sisters, Jenny Sherpa and Joanne Carrigan, in response to the two devastating Earthquakes that literally shook the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal recently, killing almost 10,000 people, and leaving thousands homeless.
With this in mind, the sole purpose of the trust is to raise money to help the remote Himalayan communities rebuild their homes using an eco, sustainable, low cost and relatively quake resistent building technique. Jenny Sherpa's husband is Nepalese - now a British Citizen - and is from the village of Those, Ramechhap District in the East of Nepal.
Unfortunately, this was one of the worst affected area's following the second quake in May. This particular village numbers around 100 households, almost all buildings have been completely destroyed. Because of this all surviving inhabitants are living outside under plastic tarpaulin. and other temporary shelters to provide some kind of cover from the fast approaching Monsoon.
To date no aid relief has reached this village or any others in the surrounding area. However, with the money we have sent thus far - mostly our own money and generous donations from friends and family - we have ourselves managed to provide food/supplies and shelter for the whole village community.
Our aim now is to begin fund raising events to raise more money for this ongoing project and the next phase is to pay for training for some of the villagers to learn a particular Earthbag Building technique. Jenny's husband is an amazing chef and is making the infamous MOMO's with various sauces and salad outside the gallery. each tub of them served hot is £5. There'll be music, seating and a chance to win some art through the lucky dip.
Corner gallery will be donating 20% of all sales from 5.30 till 7pm. Donations also gratefully received. http://www.gofundme.com/yn4vww8
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